Media Production Spaces
The Smith College Libraries provide a number of media production spaces, software and equipment. In Neilson Library you’ll find the Digital Media Hub, which is a dynamic, innovative, and interdisciplinary digital scholarship program. It provides exploration and access to a range of video, audio, spatial analysis and emerging technology resources to all users with varying levels of experience and needs, from formal learning projects to informal play.
Production Spaces
Media production spaces are available for use by Smith students, faculty and staff. Need help finding a space? Please consult this Map of Neilson Library or Map of Alumnae Gymnasium.
Location: Neilson Library Digital Media Hub - Level G
Hours: Neilson Library Open Hours
Access: Reserve Neilson 012A or request access or reserve in person at the Central Service Point.
Neilson 012A Self-Service Studio is designed for self-directed audio and video recording, with the intent of enabling anyone - no matter their experience level - to create quality audio and video recordings. 012A is the ideal place to record voiceover for a podcast or video, or create a basic video recording.
Step-by-Step instructions are provided for audio recording with a variety of software.
At this time, for video recordings patrons will need to provide their own camera. Cameras can be reserved or checked out at the Central Service Point, as well as accessories to utilize phone cameras.
Equipment:
- iMac with Media Production software
- Rode NT1A Condenser Mics (2)
- Scarlett 6i6 Audio Interface
- Sony Headphones (2)
- PTZ Camera
- Green Screen and Black curtains
- Pre-set studio lighting
The 012B Production Studio is currently unavailable as it is undergoing maintenance and updates over Summer 2026.
Location: Neilson Library Digital Media Hub - Level G
Hours: Neilson Library Open Hours
Access: Available to all Neilson Library Patrons
The Digital Media Hub on Level G of Neilson Library features open computing available to all patrons of the library. This space features 8 iMacs and 8 Windows PCs equipped with the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite of software.
Location: Alumnae Gymnasium 207 - Floor 2 (Main Entrance)
Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Access: Available to all members of Smith community with valid OneCard
The Knowledge Lab is a 24/7 computer lab featuring 27 iMac stations, all with the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite of tools, in addition to other media production software. This space is available for all members of the Smith community to access with a valid One Card. In addition, the space offers modular seating and tables, to accommodate various group work.
On occasion, course workshops are held in the Knowledge Lab and signage will be posted on the main door ahead of these workshops. The Knowledge Lab is not a scheduled classroom space, but may be made available for a limited number of workshops for courses. To check availability or request the use of the Knowledge Lab for a course workshop please visit Request Help and select the Course Support form.
Equipment Loans
Smith students, faculty, and staff can check out media production equipment at the Central Service Point in the Neilson Library ground floor Central Hall. A OneCard is needed for checkout. Items available for borrowing include cameras, recorders, microphones, production accessories.
See a comprehensive list of Media Production Equipment available for loan or consult Equipment Loans for more information.
Contact Digital Media Hub
Neilson Library
Ground floor
FAQs
For more information on where to find streaming videos and other digital media online, visit our media research guide.